Kelsea Ballerini sets the record straight: "Just friends" with co-star Chase Stokes despite dating rumors

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini has addressed rumors about a romantic relationship with actor Chase Stokes. The two have been seen spending time together and posted pictures on social media, leading fans to speculate about their relationship status.

In a recent interview, Ballerini stated, "Chase and I are just friends. We met while filming a music video together and have been hanging out as friends since then. I understand how these rumors start, but there's nothing romantic going on between us."

Stokes, who is best known for his role in the Netflix series "Outer Banks," also took to social media to address the rumors. He tweeted, "Kelsea is one of the coolest and most talented people I've had the pleasure of working with. We're just friends and I'm grateful for her friendship."

Fans of both Ballerini and Stokes have expressed disappointment at the news, but many have also expressed support for their friendship and are excited to see what future collaborations the two may have.

The rumors come as Ballerini is promoting her new album, "kelsea," which features the hit single "hole in the bottle." Stokes, meanwhile, is set to star in the upcoming Netflix series "Stranger Things" season 4.

However, despite their clear denials of a romantic relationship, fans continue to speculate about the nature of their friendship. Some have pointed to their on-screen chemistry in the music video they filmed together as evidence of a deeper connection. Others have noted that Ballerini and Stokes have been seen out and about together on several occasions, fueling rumors of a possible romance.

Despite the rumors, both Ballerini and Stokes have emphasized that they are just friends and that they are focused on their respective careers. Ballerini is currently on tour promoting her new album, while Stokes is busy filming the upcoming season of "Stranger Things."

Despite fans' disappointment, they are still showing love and support to both artists. Ballerini's fans are excited to see her new album and the tour, while Stokes's fans are eagerly waiting for the new season of "Stranger Things" and his other projects.

The two artists themselves have not commented further on the rumors, but it seems that for now, they are just focusing on their work and friendship. As for their fans, they will continue to speculate about their relationship and hope for more collaboration in the future.